What cooking secrets take your food to the almost-pro level? [more inside]
posted by chalbe on Aug 24, 2009 - 134 answers

Help me find a date! Powdered dates, that is, in Seattle. [more inside]
posted by hattifattener on Jul 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for more abstract recipes like this. [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on May 25, 2009 - 23 answers

Best place in New York City to buy Indian staples like ghee and garam masala? [more inside]
posted by gwint on Aug 5, 2007 - 7 answers

I love Tellicherry pepper, but I need to find a pepper mill that can handle these extra-large peppercorns. [more inside]
posted by wryly on Dec 7, 2006 - 15 answers

What are some good herbs and spices that I can grow in pots in a tropical climate? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Oct 14, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm looking for some premium, gourmet, fancy-pants spices (e.g., saffron, really good vanilla beans, etc.) as a gift for a food-savvy friend. I'm clueless about where to look, and Google turns up all kinds of shady e-commerce sites. Where do I go for the really nice, high-quality stuff?
posted by oissubke on Aug 2, 2005 - 29 answers

MoreCookingfilter. Calling all cardomom experts. [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Sep 28, 2004 - 11 answers

What does saffron taste like? Also what are the differences between Greek, Indian, Iranian and Spanish saffron? Also which is the best? [more inside]
posted by riffola on Dec 19, 2003 - 11 answers